Functional garments and methods thereof

ABSTRACT

Provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-training system including an upper-body garment having a first section of a single-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layered construction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabric layer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layer in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. The resistance-training system also includes a lower-body garment having the multi-layered construction, optionally with a different resistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment. The resistance-providing layer of the upper-body garment and the lower-body garment can be configured to provide resistance to one or more user movements for a user donning the resistance-training system.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This continuation application claims the benefit of U.S. Pat.Application No. 15/230,298 filed Aug. 5, 2016 and U.S. Provisional Pat.Application No. 62/202,806, titled “Combining Resistance Bands AndFitness Tracking Technology With Clothing To Create FunctionalGarments,” filed Aug. 8, 2015, which application is incorporated hereinby reference in its entirety.

BACKGROUND

As our lives become increasingly busy, it becomes increasingly difficultto establish and maintain a proper physical fitness or physical therapyregimen. Changes in career, health, family dynamic, age, social patternsin addition to many other circumstances can all be contributing factorsthat distract from an active lifestyle. Further, the inability ofsomeone to track or edit one’s biometric fitness data promotes asedentary lifestyle by preventing the user from seeing the benefits oftheir efforts. As a consequence, the lack of regular participation inmoderate physical activity can have detrimental effects on the humanbody. Not only are risk factors for serious health conditions increased,but cognitive function is also negatively affected. Provided herein aresystems and methods that address the foregoing.

SUMMARY

Provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-training systemincluding an upper-body garment having a first section of asingle-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layeredconstruction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabriclayer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabriclayer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layerin-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Theresistance-training system also includes a lower-body garment having themulti-layered construction, optionally with a differentresistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment. Theresistance-providing layer of the upper-body garment and the lower-bodygarment can be configured to provide resistance to one or more usermovements for a user donning the resistance-training system.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an enlarged cross-section of a garment having amulti-layered construction in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of an upper-body garment in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIG. 3 shows a back view of the upper-body garment in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIG. 4 shows a front view of the upper-body garment when the garment isnot being worn and resistance is not being applied in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIG. 5 shows a front view of the upper-body garment when the garment isbeing worn and resistance is being applied in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 6 shows a front view of a lower-body garment without an upper-bodygarment in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 7 shows a back view of the lower-body garment without an upper-bodygarment in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 8 shows a back view of a garment in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 9 shows a front view of a garment in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 10 shows a front view of a garment in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 11 shows a front view of an upper-body garment with an incorporatedfitness-tracking device in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 12 shows a process by which fitness-related data is extracted inaccordance with some embodiments.

DESCRIPTION

Before some particular embodiments are provided in greater detail, itshould be understood that the particular embodiments provided herein donot limit the scope of the concepts provided herein. It should also beunderstood that a particular embodiment provided herein can havefeatures that can be readily separated from the particular embodimentand optionally combined with or substituted for features of any of anumber of other embodiments provided herein.

Regarding terminology used herein, it should also be understood theterminology is for the purpose of describing some particularembodiments, and the terminology does not limit the scope of theconcepts provided herein. Unless indicated otherwise, ordinal numbers(e.g., first, second, third, etc.) are used to distinguish or identifydifferent features or steps in a group of features or steps, and do notsupply a serial or numerical limitation. For example, “first,” “second,”and “third” features or steps need not necessarily appear in that order,and the particular embodiments including such features or steps need notnecessarily be limited to the three features or steps. It should also beunderstood that, unless indicated otherwise, any labels such as “left,”“right,” “front,” “back,” “top,” “bottom,” “forward,” “reverse,”“clockwise,” “counter clockwise,” “up,” “down,” or other similar termssuch as “upper,” “lower,” “aft,” “fore,” “vertical,” “horizontal,”“proximal,” “distal,” and the like are used for convenience and are notintended to imply, for example, any particular fixed location,orientation, or direction. Instead, such labels are used to reflect, forexample, relative location, orientation, or directions. It should alsobe understood that the singular forms of “a,” “an,” and “the” includeplural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used herein, “fabric” includes materials made of interlacing naturalfibers, synthetic fibers, or natural and synthetic fibers generallyconsidered suitable for use in garments.

As used herein, “anchoring” or “attaching” includes without limitationany one or more of sewing, gluing, and heat-bonding to accomplish theanchoring or attaching.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood those of ordinary skill inthe art.

As our lives become increasingly busy, it becomes increasingly difficultto establish and maintain a proper physical fitness or physical therapyregimen. Changes in career, health, family dynamic, age, social patternsin addition to many other circumstances can all be contributing factorsthat distract from an active lifestyle. Further, the inability ofsomeone to track or edit one’s biometric fitness data promotes asedentary lifestyle by preventing the user from seeing the benefits oftheir efforts. As a consequence, the lack of regular participation inmoderate physical activity can have detrimental effects on the humanbody. Not only are risk factors for serious health conditions increased,but cognitive function is also negatively affected. Provided herein aresystems and methods that address the foregoing.

Provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-training systemincluding an upper-body garment having a first section of asingle-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layeredconstruction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabriclayer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabriclayer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layerin-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Theresistance-training system also includes a lower-body garment having themulti-layered construction, optionally with a differentresistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment. Theresistance-providing layer of the upper-body garment and the lower-bodygarment can be configured to provide resistance to one or more usermovements for a user donning the resistance-training system.

FIG. 1 shows an enlarged cross-section of a garment having amulti-layered construction 100 in accordance with some embodiments.

The cross-section of FIG. 1 shows the multi-layered construction 100 ofthe garment or sections of the garment. The multi-layered constructioncan include one or more fabric layers together with one or moreresistance-providing layers. In some embodiments, a resistance-providinglayer includes an elastic material 112 in-between a first layer of afirst fabric 122 and a second layer of a second fabric 124, wherein thefirst fabric and the second fabric are the same fabric or differentfabrics.

The first fabric 122 and the second fabric 124 can be the same fabric ordifferent fabrics in accordance with the benefits desired. For example,the first fabric 122 and the second fabric 124 can be the same fabric,the benefits of which include less complex manufacturing and overallcost savings. For example, the first fabric 122 and the second fabric124 can be different fabrics, the benefits of which include options forinner-facing or skin-facing fabrics (e.g., a soft skin-facing fabric)and outer-facing fabrics (e.g., a weatherproof outer-facing fabric).

The elastic material 112 can be free to expand or contract in-betweenthe layers of fabric in the garment. The elastic material 112 can alsoform an inner core of the garment, wherein the same elastic materialforms the inner core or a variety of elastic materials form the innercore, each elastic material having a different degree of elasticity(e.g., modulus of elasticity) to create a different degree of resistancein the garment. The elastic material 112 can be an elastic fabric withinterlacing elastomeric fibers or an elastic sheet (no interlacingfibers) of an elastomeric material. Additionally or alternatively, theelastic material 112 can include one or more elastic bands or tubesstitched in-between the layers of fabric in the garment, wherein each ofthe one or more elastic bands is positioned in the garment to oppose anatural motion of a one or more muscles.

Gradations of resistance can be used to tailor the garment to a specificindustry need. Lightweight resistance is well suited for physicaltherapy or rehabilitation purposes while heavyweight resistance isbetter suited for strength-training or sports-training applications.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of an upper-body garment 200 in accordancewith some embodiments.

The upper-body garment 200 can be configured as a long-sleeved shirt. Asprovided in reference to FIG. 1 , a garment such as the upper-bodygarment 200 or sections thereof can have the multi-layered construction100. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 , a top section 232 of theupper-body garment 200 can include the multi-layered construction 100while a bottom section 234 of the upper-body garment can include adifferent construction such as a single-layered construction. Thesingle-layered construction can include the first fabric 122, the secondfabric 124, or a different fabric than any of the fabrics in the topsection 232. Material transition line 242 separates the top section 232and the lower section 234 of the upper-body garment 200 having thedifferent constructions.

The layers of the first fabric 122, the second fabric 124, and theelastic material 112 can be anchored to one another in opposing hemsincluding at a collar 244, a material transition line 246, and thematerial transition line 242 of the upper-body garment 200, wherein thehem at the collar 244 opposes the hems at the material transition line246 and the material transition line 242. The layer of the elasticmaterial 112 within, for example, the left and right arms, can be of ashorter length than the layers of the first fabric 122 and the secondfabric 124. Anchoring the elastic material 112 between opposing hemswith the shorter length provides a hem proximity-based basal resistanceto one or more user movements for a user donning the upper-body garment200. It should be appreciated that in addition to hem proximity and theshorter length of the layer of the elastic material 112, the basalresistance can also be dependent upon the modulus of elasticity of theelastic material 112. The elastic material 112 is configured to freelystretch in-between the layers of the first fabric 122 and the secondfabric 124.

The material transition line 246 marks a point on the upper-body garment200 at which the hem on the left sleeve is attached to a glove or a handloop enabling the user to engage and stretch the elastic material 112 tothe length of his/her left arm. Likewise, the hem on the right sleeve isattached to a glove or a hand loop enabling the user to engage andstretch the elastic material 112 to the length of his/her right arm. Aglove 252 is shown in FIG. 3 as an example of the foregoing.

FIG. 3 shows a back view of the upper-body garment 200 in accordancewith some embodiments.

A zipper 362 can be incorporated into the upper-body garment 200 inorder to facilitate easy transition into and out of the upper-bodygarment 200. It should be appreciated that the location of the zipper362 can vary from the location illustrated in FIG. 3 . It should also beappreciated that fasteners other than zippers including buttons, snaps,laces, Velcro®, and the like can be used in the same location as thezipper 362.

FIG. 4 shows a front view of the upper-body garment 200 when theupper-body garment 200 is not being worn and resistance is not beingapplied in accordance with some embodiments.

As shown in FIG. 4 , when the upper-body garment 200 is not being wornby a user, the sleeves are relaxed and in a contracted, natural restingstate. Indeed, the sleeves exhibit a length ℓ₁ corresponding to theshorter length of the layer of the elastic material 112 in-between thelonger length of the layers of the first fabric 122 and the secondfabric 124. Without the user’s arms in the sleeves of the upper-bodygarment 200, the sleeves are not stretched; therefore, there is noresistance created.

FIG. 5 shows a front view of the upper-body garment 200 when the garmentis being worn and resistance is being applied in accordance with someembodiments.

As shown in FIG. 5 , when the user inserts his or her arms into theupper-body garment 200, the sleeves of the upper-body garment 200 arestretched and resistance is established. Indeed, the sleeves exhibit alength ℓ₂ corresponding to the longer length of the layers of the firstfabric 122 and the second fabric 124. The layer of elastic material 112is stretched from the contracted, natural resting state with a length ℓ₁to the length ℓ₂, thereby creating the resistance against the user.

FIG. 6 shows a front view of a lower-body garment 600 without anupper-body garment in accordance with some embodiments.

The lower-body garment 600 can be configured as long pants or leggings.As provided in reference to FIG. 1 , a garment such as the lower-bodygarment 600 or sections thereof can have the multi-layered construction100. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 , the lower-body garment 600 caninclude the multi-layered construction 100 between a material transitionline 648 and a waist band 649.

The layers of the first fabric 122, the second fabric 124, and theelastic material 112 can be anchored to one another in opposing hemsincluding at the material transition line 648 and the waist band 649 ofthe lower-body garment 600, wherein the hem at the material transitionline 648 opposes the hem at the waist band 649. The layer of the elasticmaterial 112 within, for example, the left and right pantlegs, can be ofa shorter length than the layers of the first fabric 122 and the secondfabric 124. Anchoring the elastic material 112 between opposing hemswith the shorter length provides a hem proximity-based basal resistanceto one or more user movements for a user donning the lower-body garment600. It should be appreciated that in addition to hem proximity and theshorter length of the layer of the elastic material 112, the basalresistance can also be dependent upon the modulus of elasticity of theelastic material 112. As with the upper-body garment 200, the elasticmaterial 112 in the lower-body garment 600 is configured to freelystretch in-between the layers of the first fabric 122 and the secondfabric 124. To accommodate for greater leg strength over arm strength,the elastic material 112 of the lower-body garment 600 can be differentthan the elastic material 112 of the upper-body garment 200. Forexample, the elastic material 112 of the lower-body garment 600 can havea higher modulus of elasticity.

The material transition line 648 marks a point on the lower-body garment600 at which the hem on the left pantleg is attached to a heel strap orstirrup 654 enabling the user to engage and stretch the elastic material112 to the length of his or her left leg. Likewise, the hem on the rightpantleg is attached to a heel strap or stirrup 654 enabling the user toengage and stretch the elastic material 112 to the length of his or herright leg.

The waist band 649 can be configured to be sufficiently tight in orderto overcome the downforce created by the resistance of the lower-bodygarment 600 when worn by the user. Additionally or alternatively, thelower-body garment 600 can be configured with suspenders that overcomethe downforce created by the resistance of the lower-body garment 600when worn by the user.

FIG. 7 shows a back view of the lower-body garment 600 without anupper-body garment in accordance with some embodiments.

A zipper 662 can be incorporated into the lower-body garment 600 inorder to facilitate easy transition into and out of the lower-bodygarment 600. It should be appreciated that the location of the zipper662 can vary from the location illustrated in FIG. 7 . It should also beappreciated that fasteners other than zippers including buttons, snaps,laces, Velcro®, and the like can be used in the same location as thezipper 662.

FIG. 8 shows a back view of a garment 800 in accordance with someembodiments. FIG. 9 shows a front view of the garment 800 in accordancewith some embodiments.

As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 , the garment 800 can have an upper-bodyportion 802 and a lower-body portion 804. While the upper-body portion802 can be the upper-body garment 200 provided herein, an alternative tothe upper-body garment 200 is a bib 834 as shown. Like the bottomsection 234 of the upper-body garment 200, the bib 834 can have asingle-layered construction. The single-layered construction can includethe first fabric 122, the second fabric 124, or a different fabric thanany of the fabrics in the top section 232 of the upper-body garment 200.The lower-body portion 804 can be the lower-body garment 600 providedherein.

Alternatively, the garment 800 can be configured as a single unit orunitary garment incorporating features of the bib 834 in the upper-bodyportion 802 of the unitary garment and features of the lower-bodygarment 600 in the lower-body portion 804 of the unitary garment. Insome embodiments, for example, the unitary garment includessubstantially all the features of the bib 834 and the lower-body garment600 provided herein. In such embodiments, the bib 834 can be anchored tothe lower-body garment 600 in the hem at the waist band 649 of thelower-body garment 600. Furthermore, in such embodiments, the unitarygarment can include a zipper in a back of the unitary garment, whereinthe zipper extends from an area just above a waist (e.g., small of back)of the unitary garment to about a seat of the unitary garment. It shouldalso be appreciated that fasteners other than zippers including buttons,snaps, laces, Velcro®, and the like can be used in the same location asthe foregoing zipper.

Whether the garment 800 is configured as a separable garment (e.g., thebib 834 and the lower-body garment 600 are separable) or as a unitarygarment, the bib 834 can serve to support a downforce created by theresistance of the garment when worn by the user.

FIG. 10 shows a front view of a garment 800 in accordance with someembodiments.

As shown in FIG. 10 , the garment 1000 can have an upper-body portion1002 and a lower-body portion 1004. The upper-body portion 1002 can bethe upper-body garment 200 provided herein, and the lower-body portion1004 can be the lower-body garment 600 provided herein. Alternatively,the garment 1000 can be configured as a single unit or unitary garmentincorporating features of the upper-body garment 200 in the upper-bodyportion 1002 of the unitary garment and features of the lower-bodygarment 600 in the lower-body portion 1004 of the unitary garment. Insome embodiments, for example, the unitary garment includessubstantially all the features of the upper-body garment 200 and thelower-body garment 600 provided herein. In such embodiments, the bottomsection 234 of the upper-body garment 200 can be anchored to thelower-body garment 600 in the hem at the waist band 649 of thelower-body garment 600. Furthermore, in such embodiments, the unitarygarment can include a zipper in a back of the unitary garment, whereinthe zipper extends from a collar of the unitary garment to about a waist(or seat) of the unitary garment. It should also be appreciated thatfasteners other than zippers including buttons, snaps, laces, Velcro®,and the like can be used in the same location as the foregoing zipper.

FIG. 11 shows a front view of an upper-body garment 1100 with anincorporated fitness-tracking device in accordance with someembodiments.

One or more fitness-tracking devices or other wearable electronicdevices (“garment devices”) can be removeably incorporated into one orboth garments of the upper-body garment and the lower-body garment. Anyone or more of the garment devices can be configured to collectfitness-related data selected from heart rate, steps taken, distancetraveled, elevation, pace, calories burned, active minutes, stationarytime, and the like. With such garment devices, a user can identify,track, record, extract, and/or edit various performance statistics. Anyone or more of the garment devices can be additionally or alternativelyconfigured to provide functionality such as music playback, musicplayback control, GPS, and mobile phone integration.

As shown in FIG. 11 , for example, a heart rate monitor 1172 with anoptional securing strap 1174 can be removeably incorporated in theupper-body garment 1100. The heart rate monitor 1172 or any othergarment device can be removeably incorporated into a garment by placingthe garment device into a pocket or pouch designed for the garmentdevice. It should be understood that the garment can be designed toaccommodate garment devices in other ways as well. For example, thegarment can be designed with clips or snaps for clipping or snappinggarment devices onto the garment. Whether by a pocket, a pouch, a clip,a snap, or the like, the garment device can be removeably incorporatedin a suitable location for collecting fitness-related data. For example,the heart rate monitor shown in FIG. 11 is in a suitable location forcollecting heart rate data.

Removeably incorporating a garment device allows for removing thegarment device from a garment for wired charging or data transfer if thegarment device is not configured for wireless charging or datatransmission. In addition, removeably incorporating a garment deviceallows it to be swapped out for any other garment device the userdesires.

FIG. 12 shows a process 1200 by which fitness-related data is extractedin accordance with some embodiments.

As shown, the process 1200 can include a step 1210 whereby afitness-tracking device of the resistance-training system collectsfitness-related data upon a user donning the resistance-training systemor subsequently invoking the fitness-tracking device. Theresistance-training system can be any garment provided herein. If thefitness-tracking device is not configured to wake from a low-energysleep mode upon sensing physical activity on behalf of the user donningthe garment, the user can manually invoke the fitness-tracking device.

The process 1200 can further include a step 1220 whereby thefitness-tracking device transmits collected fitness-related data to aconnected system or device. If configured with a wireless interface, thefitness-tracking device can wirelessly connect to the system (e.g.,personal computer, server computer, etc.) or device (e.g., smart watch,smart phone, personal digital assistant, etc.) and transmit thecollected fitness-related data. Alternatively, the fitness-trackingdevice can physically connect to the system or device with a datatransmission cable. With a wireless connection, transmission of thecollected fitness-related data can occur periodically during thephysical activity of the user or once the user completes his or herphysical activity. With a wired connection, transmission of thecollected fitness-related data can occur once the user completes his orher physical activity.

The process can include a step 1230 whereby the collectedfitness-related data is transformed into a human readable form upon userdemand. If the collected fitness-related data is transmitted to a systemor device with a local fitness-tracking module, the localfitness-tracking module can transform the collected fitness-related datainto a human-readable form such as charts, graphs, or the like when theuser interacts with the local fitness-tracking module through a relateduser interface (e.g., graphical user interface for a fitness-trackingapplication). If the collected fitness-related data is transmitted to asystem or device with a cloud-based fitness-tracking module, thecloud-based fitness-tracking module can transform the collectedfitness-related data in the human-readable form when the user interactswith the cloud-based fitness-tracking module through a relatedcloud-based user interface (e.g., web browser).

In view of the foregoing, provided herein in some embodiments aresystems and methods that incorporate resistance-training elements intoclothing to create functional garments. In some embodiments, systems andmethods provided herein incorporate wearable technology for biometricfitness tracking. Thus, day-to-day movements and specific activities canbe transformed into beneficial, strength-building exercises. Inaddition, rehabilitation-like activities can be effected by transformingday-to-day activities into therapeutic movements. Theresistance-training elements, the wearable technology, or both theresistance-training elements and the wearable technology can beincorporated into lower-body garments, upper-body garments, bothlower-body garments and upper-body garments, or single-piece garments.

In one aspect, a method is provided for incorporating elastic workoutbands such as resistance bands together with other types of fabric tocreate a functional upper-body garment. The method includes the creationof a multi-layered upper-body garment including an inner and outer layerof fabric with an embedded layer of resistance band in-between. Theembedded layer of resistance band can be designed with a length and athickness to provide resistance to the user when worn. Users can wearthe garment to achieve greater results from a particular workout regimenor incorporate the garment into their rehabilitation schedule to helpadvance muscle development. When a user inserts his or her arms into thegarment, the user’s hands can engage a hand grasp, and the shortenedlength of the elastic inner core of the garment is free to stretch tothe length of the inner and outer layers of fabric, thereby creating apath for expansion and contraction of the elastic inner core in-betweenthe inner and outer layers of fabric. The garment can be secured ontothe user’s torso by a zipper. When worn by the user, the garment canassist in the conversion of day-to-day activities into beneficialmovements. By introducing a force to movements that are normallyperformed without any resistance, the garment effectively transformsnormal activities into strength-training and/or therapeutic exercises.

In one aspect, a method is provided for incorporating wearable fitnesstechnology and other data collecting technology into the upper-bodygarment. The method includes integrating technology for monitoring andrecording biometric data related to the activity being performed.Further, the method includes integrating technology for monitoring andrecording other performance data related to the activity beingperformed. Further still, the method can include integrating hardwarethat allows for the future expansion of developing technologies.

In one aspect, a method is provided for connecting both the upper- andlower-body garments together in order to make a functional resistancesuit. The method includes incorporating opposing male and femaleconnections such as buckles, or other securing technology, to theupper-and lower-body garments for the purpose of creating a completeunit when worn together. Users can wear either garment independently orchoose to combine the two together as one.

In one aspect, a method is provided for incorporating elastic workoutbands such as resistance bands together with other types of fabric tocreate a functional lower-body garment. The method includes the creationof a multi-layered lower-body garment including an inner and outer layerof fabric with an embedded layer of resistance band in-between. Theembedded layer of resistance band can be designed with a length and athickness to provide a desired resistance to the user when worn. Userscan wear the garment to achieve greater results from a particularworkout regimen or incorporate the garment into their rehabilitationschedule to help advance muscle development.

In one aspect, a method is provided for incorporating wearable fitnesstechnology and other data collecting technology into the lower-bodygarment. The method includes integrating technology for monitoring andrecording biometric data related to the activity being performed.Further, the method includes integrating technology for monitoring andrecording other performance data related to the activity beingperformed. Further still, the method can include integrating hardwarethat allows for the future expansion of developing technologies or theincorporation of third-party technologies.

In one aspect, a method is provided for extracting the fitness orperformance data collected during the activity being performed. Themethod includes connection of the upper- or lower-body garments or thewearable fitness technology thereof to a communicatively coupled systemor device, either by a wired or wireless interface. The system or devicecan be any computer or smart device able to communicate with the upper-or lower-body garments or the wearable fitness technology thereof.

In one aspect, a system is provided for analyzing and managing thebiometric or performance data collected. The system includes a graphicaluser interface or software application that is installed on a user’sdevice and that enables the user the manage the data collected fortracking progress or planning future exercise schedules. Further, thesystem includes the ability to manage a plurality of users and/or aplurality of data sets authorized to a specific user.

In view of the foregoing, also provided herein in some embodiments is aresistance-training system including an upper-body garment having afirst section of a single-layered construction and a second section of amulti-layered construction. The single-layered construction can includea first fabric layer. The multi-layered construction can include thefirst fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providinglayer in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Theresistance-training system also includes a lower-body garment having themulti-layered construction, optionally with a differentresistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment. Theresistance-providing layer of the upper-body garment and the lower-bodygarment can be configured to provide resistance to one or more usermovements for a user donning the resistance-training system. In someembodiments, the resistance-providing layer is anchored between opposinghems incorporating terminal ends of the first fabric layer, the secondfabric layer, and the resistance-providing layer. In some embodiments,the opposing hems include collar and wrist hems of the upper-bodygarment. In some embodiments, the opposing hems include waist and anklehems of the lower-body garment. In some embodiments, theresistance-providing layer is shorter in length between any two pointson opposing hems than either the first fabric layer or the second fabriclayer. In some embodiments, the resistance-providing layer is configuredto freely stretch in-between the first fabric layer and the secondfabric layer. In some embodiments, the upper-body garment includes aleft-arm sleeve and a right-arm sleeve, and a glove or a hand loop isattached to each sleeve of the left-arm sleeve and the right-arm sleeve.In some embodiments, the lower-body garment includes a left pantleg anda right pantleg, and a stirrup is attached to each pantleg of the leftpantleg and the right pantleg. In some embodiments, the lower-bodygarment includes the different resistance-providing layer than theupper-body garment, and the different resistance-providing layer has alarger modulus of elasticity than the resistance-providing layer of theupper-body garment. In some embodiments, the resistance-training systemfurther includes one or more fitness-tracking devices removeablyincorporated into one or both garments of the upper-body garment and thelower-body garment, wherein the one or more fitness-tracking devices areconfigured to collect fitness-related data selected from heart rate,steps taken, distance traveled, elevation, pace, calories burned, activeminutes, and stationary time.

Also provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-training systemincluding an upper-body portion having a first section of asingle-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layeredconstruction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabriclayer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabriclayer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layerin-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Theresistance-providing layer can be an elastic fabric or an elastic sheet.The resistance-providing layer can be anchored between opposing hemsincorporating terminal ends of the first fabric layer, the second fabriclayer, and the resistance-providing layer. The resistance-providinglayer can be shorter in length between any two points on the opposinghems than either the first fabric layer or the second fabric layer. Theresistance-training system also includes a lower-body portion having themulti-layered construction, optionally with a differentresistance-providing layer than the upper-body portion. Theresistance-providing layer of the upper-body portion and the lower-bodyportion can be configured to provide resistance to one or more usermovements for a user donning the resistance-training system. In someembodiments, the resistance-providing layer is an elastic sheetconfigured to freely stretch in-between the first fabric layer and thesecond fabric layer. In some embodiments, the lower-body portionincludes the different resistance-providing layer than the upper-bodyportion, and the different resistance-providing layer has a largermodulus of elasticity than the resistance-providing layer of theupper-body portion. In some embodiments, the opposing hems includecollar and wrist hems of the upper-body portion, the upper-body portionincludes a left-arm sleeve and a right-arm sleeve, and a glove or a handloop is attached to each sleeve of the left-arm sleeve and the right-armsleeve. In some embodiments, the opposing hems include waist and anklehems of the lower-body portion, the lower-body portion includes a leftpantleg and a right pantleg, and a stirrup is attached to each pantlegof the left pantleg and the right pantleg. In some embodiments, theresistance-training system further includes one or more fitness-trackingdevices removeably incorporated into one or both portions of theupper-body portion and the lower-body portion, wherein the one or morefitness-tracking devices are configured to collect fitness-related dataselected from heart rate, steps taken, distance traveled, elevation,pace, calories burned, active minutes, and stationary time. In someembodiments, the resistance-training system is a two-garmentresistance-training system, the upper-body portion is a first,upper-body garment of the two-garment resistance-training system, andthe lower-body portion is a second, lower-body garment of thetwo-garment resistance-training system. In some embodiments, theresistance-training system is a single-garment resistance-trainingsystem, and the upper-body portion and the lower-body portion are twoportions of the single garment.

Also provided herein in some embodiments is a resistance-traininggarment including an upper-body portion having a first section of asingle-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layeredconstruction. The single-layered construction can include a first fabriclayer. The multi-layered construction can include the first fabriclayer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layerin-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Theresistance-providing layer can be anchored between opposing hemsincorporating terminal ends of the first fabric layer, the second fabriclayer, and the resistance-providing layer. The resistance-providinglayer can be shorter in length between any two points on the opposinghems than either the first fabric layer or the second fabric layer. Theresistance-providing layer can be configured to freely stretchin-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer. Theresistance-training system also includes a lower-body portion having themulti-layered construction with a different resistance-providing layerthan the upper-body portion. The different resistance-providing layercan have a larger modulus of elasticity than the resistance-providinglayer of the upper-body portion. The resistance-providing layer of theupper-body portion and the lower-body portion can be configured toprovide resistance to one or more user movements for a user donning theresistance-training garment. In some embodiments, theresistance-training garment further includes one or morefitness-tracking devices removeably incorporated into one or bothportions of the upper-body portion and the lower-body portion, whereinthe one or more fitness-tracking devices are configured to collectfitness-related data selected from heart rate, steps taken, distancetraveled, elevation, pace, calories burned, active minutes, andstationary time.

While some particular embodiments have been provided herein, and whilethe particular embodiments have been provided in some detail, it is notthe intention for the particular embodiments to limit the scope of theconcepts presented herein. Additional adaptations and/or modificationscan appear to those of ordinary skill in the art, and, in broaderaspects, these adaptations and/or modifications are encompassed as well.Accordingly, departures may be made from the particular embodimentsprovided herein without departing from the scope of the conceptsprovided herein.

What is claimed is:
 1. A resistance-training system, comprising: anupper-body garment having a first section of a single-layeredconstruction and a second section of a multi-layered construction,wherein the single-layered construction includes a first fabric layer,and wherein the multi-layered construction includes the first fabriclayer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providing layerin-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer; and alower-body garment having the multi-layered construction, optionallywith a different resistance-providing layer than the upper-body garment,wherein the resistance-providing layer is configured to provideresistance to one or more user movements for a user donning theresistance-training system.
 2. The resistance-training system of claim1, wherein the resistance-providing layer is anchored between opposinghems incorporating terminal ends of the first fabric layer, the secondfabric layer, and the resistance-providing layer.
 3. Theresistance-training system of claim 2, wherein the opposing hems includecollar and wrist hems of the upper-body garment.
 4. Theresistance-training system of claim 2, wherein the opposing hems includewaist and ankle hems of the lower-body garment.
 5. Theresistance-training system of claim 1, wherein the resistance-providinglayer is shorter in length between any two points on opposing hems thaneither the first fabric layer or the second fabric layer.
 6. Theresistance-training system of claim 1, the resistance-providing layer isconfigured to freely stretch in-between the first fabric layer and thesecond fabric layer.
 7. The resistance-training system of claim 1,wherein the upper-body garment includes a left-arm sleeve and aright-arm sleeve, and wherein a glove or a hand loop is attached to eachsleeve of the left-arm sleeve and the right-arm sleeve.
 8. Theresistance-training system of claim 1, wherein the lower-body garmentincludes a left pantleg and a right pantleg, and wherein a stirrup isattached to each pantleg of the left pantleg and the right pantleg. 9.The resistance-training system of claim 1, wherein the lower-bodygarment includes the different resistance-providing layer than theupper-body garment, and wherein the different resistance-providing layerhas a larger modulus of elasticity than the resistance-providing layerof the upper-body garment.
 10. The resistance-training system of claim1, further comprising: one or more fitness-tracking devices removeablyincorporated into one or both garments of the upper-body garment and thelower-body garment, wherein the one or more fitness-tracking devices areconfigured to collect fitness-related data selected from heart rate,steps taken, distance traveled, elevation, pace, calories burned, activeminutes, and stationary time.
 11. A resistance-training system,comprising: an upper-body portion having a first section of asingle-layered construction and a second section of a multi-layeredconstruction, wherein the single-layered construction includes a firstfabric layer, and wherein the multi-layered construction includes thefirst fabric layer, a second fabric layer, and a resistance-providinglayer in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer,wherein the resistance-providing layer is an elastic fabric or anelastic sheet, wherein the resistance-providing layer is anchoredbetween opposing hems incorporating terminal ends of the first fabriclayer, the second fabric layer, and the resistance-providing layer,wherein the resistance-providing layer is shorter in length between anytwo points on the opposing hems than either the first fabric layer orthe second fabric layer; and a lower-body portion having themulti-layered construction, optionally with a differentresistance-providing layer than the upper-body portion, wherein theresistance-providing layer is configured to provide resistance to one ormore user movements for a user donning the resistance-training system.12. The resistance-training system of claim 11, wherein theresistance-providing layer is an elastic sheet configured to freelystretch in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer.13. The resistance-training system of claim 11, wherein the lower-bodyportion includes the different resistance-providing layer than theupper-body portion, and wherein the different resistance-providing layerhas a larger modulus of elasticity than the resistance-providing layerof the upper-body portion.
 14. The resistance-training system of claim11, wherein the opposing hems include collar and wrist hems of theupper-body portion, wherein the upper-body portion includes a left-armsleeve and a right-arm sleeve, and wherein a glove or a hand loop isattached to each sleeve of the left-arm sleeve and the right-arm sleeve.15. The resistance-training system of claim 11, wherein the opposinghems include waist and ankle hems of the lower-body portion, wherein thelower-body portion includes a left pantleg and a right pantleg, andwherein a stirrup is attached to each pantleg of the left pantleg andthe right pantleg.
 16. The resistance-training system of claim 11,further comprising: one or more fitness-tracking devices removeablyincorporated into one or both portions of the upper-body portion and thelower-body portion, wherein the one or more fitness-tracking devices areconfigured to collect fitness-related data selected from heart rate,steps taken, distance traveled, elevation, pace, calories burned, activeminutes, and stationary time.
 17. The resistance-training system ofclaim 11, wherein the resistance-training system is a two-garmentresistance-training system, wherein the upper-body portion is a first,upper-body garment of the two-garment resistance-training system, andwherein the lower-body portion is a second, lower-body garment of thetwo-garment resistance-training system.
 18. The resistance-trainingsystem of claim 11, wherein the resistance-training system is asingle-garment resistance-training system, and wherein the upper-bodyportion and the lower-body portion are two portions of the singlegarment.
 19. A resistance-training garment, comprising: an upper-bodyportion having a first section of a single-layered construction and asecond section of a multi-layered construction, wherein thesingle-layered construction includes a first fabric layer, and whereinthe multi-layered construction includes the first fabric layer, a secondfabric layer, and a resistance-providing layer in-between the firstfabric layer and the second fabric layer, wherein theresistance-providing layer is anchored between opposing hemsincorporating terminal ends of the first fabric layer, the second fabriclayer, and the resistance-providing layer, wherein theresistance-providing layer is shorter in length between any two pointson the opposing hems than either the first fabric layer or the secondfabric layer, wherein the resistance-providing layer is configured tofreely stretch in-between the first fabric layer and the second fabriclayer; and a lower-body portion having the multi-layered constructionwith a different resistance-providing layer than the upper-body portion,wherein the different resistance-providing layer has a larger modulus ofelasticity than the resistance-providing layer of the upper-bodyportion, and wherein the resistance-providing layer is configured toprovide resistance to one or more user movements for a user donning theresistance-training garment.
 20. The resistance-training garment ofclaim 19, further comprising: one or more fitness-tracking devicesremoveably incorporated into one or both portions of the upper-bodyportion and the lower-body portion, wherein the one or morefitness-tracking devices are configured to collect fitness-related dataselected from heart rate, steps taken, distance traveled, elevation,pace, calories burned, active minutes, and stationary time.